Unmanned Aerial System Specialist

Overview

Our client is seeking an Unmanned Aerial System Specialist to join their team! This position is located in St. Charles, Missouri.

The approximate pay range for this position is between $18.47 and $26.38
. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

$18.47/hr - $26.38/hr

Desired Skills/

Experience:

• Associate’s degree in UAS, GIS, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ year of relevant experience in Utility UAS operations or a related field
• FAA Part 107 Certification
• Hands-on experience with UAVs
• Strong understanding of computer and IT concepts
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and technical components
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions with limited or ambiguous information
• High level of organizational and time management skills
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

• Meet deadlines and due date requirements for flight activities and data delivery schedules
• Gather data for the required number of distribution poles, and deliver data related to transmission reliability inspections
• Perform all required UAV missions in alignment with mission requirements
• Operate all inspection equipment to mission standards, including but not limited to survey systems, ground-based 3D scanning devices, handheld infrared/corona devices, and other cameras
• Ensure collected data are stored and maintained at the organizational level and distributed to the appropriate groups while upholding data security protocols
• Perform UAS work management activities, including job tracking and UAV maintenance
• Carry out data gathering and processing procedures related to infrared (IR) data capture
• Read and interpret mobile mapping applications to support mission strategy planning
• Stay current with the latest federal, state, and local regulations governing UAS operations and comply with company UAS Policy and all standard operating procedures
• Make sound, well-informed decisions aligned with company and department-level goals to achieve success in ongoing projects and proofs-of-concept

• Entry level

• Contract

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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